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Journey to the MotherlandAFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE1

Chicago, Illinois to Bamako, MaliDepart: February 8, 2013Arrive: February 10,2013Cost of Flight: $3361.20Hotel Accommodations: Laico Le Farouk Bamako HotelCost of Hotel: $2000Bamako, Mali to Tunis, TunisiaDepart: February 14,2013Arrive: February 16, 2013Cost of Flight: $3661.20Hotel Accommodations: Moevenpick Hotel in Gammarth TunisCost of Hotel: 1, 350.52Tunis, Tunisia to Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDepart: February 19,2013Arrive: February 20, 2013Cost of Flight: $1750Hotel Accommodations: Kaleb HotelCost of Hotel: $2750Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gaborone, BotswanaDepart: February 23, 2013Arrive: February 24, 2013Cost of Flight: $2245.97Cost of Hotel: $732.06Trip ended February 27,2013

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A Journey to RememberPlease join us as we embark on this incredible journey through four different regions of the African Continent.

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MaliFull Name: The republic of MaliCapital: BamakoLocated: Northwest AfricaLanguage: French, Arabic, Songhai, BambaraCurrency: West African Franc (XOF)1XOF=0.00196 USD

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Malian ClimateClimate in Mali can be described as subtopic to arid, changing in consistency from month to month. From February to June the climate is hot and dryFrom June to November the climate is described rainy humid and mildFrom November to February the climate is cool and dry

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EtiquetteThe etiquette within the country of Mali is a large part of their daily cultural being. Shaking hands is customary. Men put the right fist to the chest in order to show other men respect.Women touch more by huggingMalian people communicate through indirect communication- word of mouth.Malian people speak a lot in proverbs.It is rudely offensive to use your index finger to point- instead one must use their entire hand. It is impolite and offensive as well to give or receive with the left hand. 7

Visiting Along the WayWhile in Mali it was important that we visited cultural, as well as historical landmarks within the country. We first stopped to Dogon country. Within the mountains of the country. Dogon country is a village literally within the mountains, and plains. We were there to help enrich the culture by participating with the people in their religious animism service, along with witnessing some Islamic practices. Hearing from the people within, stories of their upbringing as well as how things had gotten to the point that they had within the country. Also we visited Djenne, which is home to the largest mud structure in the world, the Konboro Mosque. There to become educated on the structure and the journey to construct. Bringing back the clay from the Dogon Country, as artifact. 8

Meet and GreetWhile in Mali we stopped into the capital to meet the president. His name is Amadou Toumani Toure. We joined him in his press conference with European Nations. The purpose of this conference was to ask the European nations for aid in Malis time of trouble. Our purpose was to experience it first hand. Experiencing first hand, just how impoverished this country had become. Moving on, this gave us inspiration on a project to give back . 9

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EthiopiaFull Name: The Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaCapital: Addis AbabaLocated: North AfricaLanguage: English, Arabic, ItalianCurrency: Ethiopian Birr(ETP)1ETP: 0.5

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Ethiopian ClimateThe Climate within Ethiopia can be described as Tropical, and may alter itself from month to month. From June to July there is heavy rain- Summertime. From September to November it is the harvest season- SpringtimeFrom December to February there is winter frost- Wintertime From March to May it is the hottest, with heavy rain. 12

Ethiopian EtiquetteBefore interacting with the Ethiopian peoples, it was important to understand their etiquette and culture. Different societal norms, and foreign behaviors. In Ethiopia: No silver ware is used, all are to eat with their handsSocial status determines the wealth of the individualShaking hands is a customary greeting between any two sexesIt is quite normal for two men to hold hands Friends normally touch during a conversation, on the shoulderFriends normally kiss five times on the cheek Muslims, instead of touching, they usually nod13

Oh The Places, Youll go-ETHIOPIAIn Ethiopia We visited the Capital, Addis Ababa, and met with the president, Gima Wolde Giorgis, who had to speak about the environment as well as the poverty within the country. He spoke on the fact that 90% of the population lives below the poverty line, and 62% of the children are deprived of education. His speech empowered us, and made us grateful for our rights in America. While we were there, took a picture with him, as our artifact.

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TunisiaFull Name: The republic of TunisiaCapital: TunisLocated: East AfricaLanguage: Arabic, FrenchCurrency: The Tunisian Dinar (TND) 1TND= .63 USD

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Tunisian ClimateThe Climate within Tunisia can be described as desertous- Saharan, and alter itself seasonallyWinters are mild and rainySummers are dry and hot.17

Etiquette- TunisiaThe etiquette is a large portion of Tunisian CultureThe religious denomination is MuslimPray 5times a day, One must eat with the right handHand washing after every meal is customaryHandshakes are the greeting, along with a kiss on each cheekBetween two sexes, it is customary for women to offer their hand or cheek first to the male Tunisians are of direct communication, but arent rudeTouching occurs between friendsBetween different sexes, space is to be between the man and womenMen put their right hand to their chest to say thank youThe tipping of the hat signifies congratulations18

Tunisian ExperienceWhile in Tunisia we visited the Cathedral of St. Louis in Carthage Tunisia. It is the largest Church in North Africa. Home to the Archbishop of Carthage and Primate of Africa, both of great political and religious power. We spoke to the Prime Minister in Tunisia, Hamadi Jebali, and we discussed public policy. He provided us with a copy of the laws of Tunisia. 19

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BotswanaFull Name: Republic BotswanaCapital: GaboroneLocated: South AfricaLanguage: SetswanaCurrency: Pula1 BWP_ .126700 USD21

Botswana ClimateThe Climate of Botswana can be described as semi arid, and alters itself monthly. From May to August, the climate is dryFrom September to October, the climate is in its pre rainy seasonFrom November to March, the climate is in its rainy seasonApril is Botswana post rainy season22

Botswanan EtiquetteMost families share their home with their extended family members stay with them.Shaking hands is customaryEthnic background, and status determine touching during a conversationEye contact is used to see if a person is trustworthyUse of the middle finger, and pointing are a sign of disrespect 23

Last StopOur last stop together, we took the scenic route- and visited the Okavango Delta, in the Kalahari Desert. We went to visit the wild animals, the flamencos, the wildebeests, the buffalo, and the hippopotamuses . Just to relax, and cool down after our long journey through the motherland. We ran into an Artist who was painting the wildlife in the national park in the Okavango Delta. He gave no name, but, we talked to him for hours about the culture and the wildlife hed been painting. He gave us a painting, for our travels about the mother land .24

To AmericaThere are plenty of similarities and differences between these African counties and America. Botswana is the most like America in its gestures and etiquette. Shaking hands in each of the countries is a formal greeting like in American culture. However the most similar is in Botswana. 25

Sourceshttp://www.sunnytunisia.com/Tunisia/Attractions/Carthage.htmlhttp://www.pm.gov.tn/pm/actualites/liste-actualites.php?lang=en&type_news=2http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/botswantours.htmhttp://www.hullsgrove.com/Djenne.htmlhttp://www.africaw.com/major-problems-facing-ethiopia-todayhttp://www.climate-zone.com/climate/http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=66http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Botswana.html

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